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NBA Legend Kenny Smith Named PBL Commissioner

December 7, 2007 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Rochester RazorSharks News Release


(Rochester, NY)... NBA legend and TNT basketball analyst Kenny "The Jet" Smith has joined the Premier Basketball League as its commissioner, bringing a wealth of basketball and multi-media experience to the cutting-edge new league.

Under Smith's direction, the PBL will incorporate the "Fans Come First" mission by having all players available at the end of each game for meet-and-greets to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans. Additionally, with many key PBL initiatives, Smith will oversee the launch of the PBL Internet TV channel, which will allow fans to watch their favorite team from various views within the venue, as well as a multi-player virtual video game.

After a one-on-one personal conversation with Mr. Smith, Rochester RazorSharks Owner/GM, Orest Hrywnak feels, "he exemplifies exactly what the vision of the league represents."

Smith, a Queens, NY native, had an illustrious 10-year career in the NBA, winning two NBA Championships with the Houston Rockets. He is the Rockets all-time three-point field goal percentage leader and the career assist record-holder at the University of North Carolina. He is currently a studio analyst for TNT's NBA coverage and provides analysis for the New York Knicks on MSG Network. He also hosts a Sirius Satellite Radio show, is a Yahoo! NBA analyst and appears in several NBA-themed video games.

The Premier Basketball League is a ten-team independent league focusing on fan experience, high-quality organizations and community involvement. The league is headquartered in Rockville, MD and Chicago, Illinois and includes teams from Maryland, Rochester, NY, Reading, PA, Wilmington, NC, Jacksonville, Chicago, Dallas, Little Rock, Quad Cities, IL, and Rockford, IL.

The PBL season begins on Jan. 4, 2008. The Rochester RazorSharks home opener is set for Saturday, January 12th at 2:05pm at the Blue Cross Arena.

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